Chillout — 5 Wisconsin Resorts That Celebrate Snow

You have two options when it comes to winter—either hibernate for four months or get out and enjoy it. If your team is in the latter group, then we have some insider info for you. The following Wisconsin resorts do more than tolerate snow…they celebrate it! If you’re planning a weekend retreat or team building event, these five resorts are the hottest places to be when the weather is cold.

Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center, Sheboygan

About the Resort — Folks flock to the Blue Harbor Resort where it sits nestled on the western shore of majestic Lake Michigan. With its popular lodging options, including 180 hotel rooms and 64 villas, there’s a place for groups of every size. Five dining choices cater to every taste while the Reflections Spa & Salon provides pampering to all who crave it. There are six diverse meeting venues including the 9,882 square foot Grand Ballroom.

Winter Activities — Things don’t slow down here just because it’s winter. This is Wisconsin, after all. Spend your days outdoors snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or ice skating. Ready to warm up? Inside you’ll discover the Breaker Bay Waterpark with Pier Fun Zone, The Riptide, and Molly’s Moat plus Lost Temples Miniature Glow Golf.

Abbey Resort, Lake Geneva

About the Resort — Nestled on the shores of picturesque Lake Geneva, the Abbey Resort is the perfect get-away for your group. Luxury accommodations include suites, guest rooms, and vacation villas with private patios or balconies. After a day out in the snow, slip inside to the 240 West or the Waterfront for dining options to satisfy every appetite. Dynamic indoor and outdoor meeting spaces includes the 10,000 square foot Harbor Ballroom.  

Winter Activities — Winter is a magical time here. Tour the ice castles on the lake by day or see their dazzling beauty when they’re lit up at night. Take the Resort shuttle to Wilmot Mountain or Alpine Valley for an adventurous day of skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. When you’re ready to relax, the Avani Spa can provide the pampering with a private Atrium pool, whirlpool, sauna, and inhalation and steam rooms.

Kalahari Resorts Waterpark, Wisconsin Dells

About the Resort — Located in Wisconsin Dells, the Waterpark Capital of the World, Kalahari makes a splash with amazing accommodations that include themed guest rooms, whirlpool and family suites, villas and cabins. There’s also plenty of room for groups to retreat here, with 215,000 square feet of meeting space. Twelve dining options means there’s a flavor to savor for everyone.

Winter Activities — There’s plenty of outdoor fun in the Dells, including skiing, snowboarding, or tubing at local ski hills. Explore the great indoors at the indoor theme park with 24-lane bowling alley, cinema, spa, fitness center, and of course, waterslides galore!

Bluegreen Vacations Christmas Mountain Village, an Ascend Resort, Wisconsin Dells

About the Resort — Located in scenic Wisconsin Dells, the resort offers guest rooms that include fully-equipped kitchenettes, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with fireplace and washer-dryer in some units. All that outdoor activity is sure to boost appetites, and Mulligans Bar N Grill or Jolly’s are there to satisfy them. Meetings here are inspiring in the 3600-square foot Conference Center offering stunning lakeside views.

Winter Activities — Because of its convenient location, the Resort is close to many of the area’s attractions such as Noah’s Ark Waterpark, Kalahari Water Park, and Mount Olympus Water and Theme Park. Splash around in the resort’s indoor pool, workout in the fitness center, or spend the day skiing at one of eleven nearby downhill runs.  

Glacier Canyon Lodge at Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells

About the Resort — Glacier Canyon Lodge welcomes guests to its four-season resort in beautiful Wisconsin Dells. Unique lodging options range from stylish guest rooms to spacious three-bedroom condos. Meetings are always motivating when held in the conference center with 56,000 square feet of flexible function space. A whopping 21 dining options offer everything from a quick snack and soft drinks to gourmet cuisine in Field’s at the Wilderness.

Winter Activities — Winters at Glacier Canyon Lodge are something to be experienced. Spend the day indoors at one of the four fabulous waterparks including the Klondike Kavern, the Wild Waterdome, the Wild West, and Cubby’s Cove Indoor Waterpark. Afterward, relax at the Sundara Spa offering facials and massages, as well as body and bath treatments.